US 50 E, johnson, intersection improvements at 1601ST street

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) a formula grant of $527,000 on May 8, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund intersection improvements at the US 50 E and 1601st Street intersection in Johnson, Missouri. This award supports roadway infrastructure enhancement activities, which are eligible project categories under the federal-aid highway program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The project delivers critical transportation safety and accessibility improvements through intersection reconstruction and modernization. As the state's transportation agency, MoDOT administers this formula grant allocation to enhance mobility and safety at this location, consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's mandate to support highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities across the nation. The award reflects MoDOT's established capacity as a prime federal grant recipient responsible for implementing FHWA-funded transportation infrastructure projects throughout Missouri.